Barrie news

• Police credit caller who spotted Amber Alert vehicle on Hwy 11

  16-02-2019 01:25 via CTV News Barrie
  The search for a suspect wanted in connection with an Amber Alert issued on Thursday night led police to our region.
  
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• 'How can it sell so fast,' Fans hit bump in the road to Stones tickets

  16-02-2019 01:15 via CTV News Barrie
  Many fans of the Rolling Stones found it more challenging than anticipated to get their hands on tickets for the rock and roll band’s only Canadian stop of its 'No Filter' tour this summer.
  
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• Brazen backdoor break-in at Cookstown pub

  15-02-2019 23:41 via CTV News Barrie
  Police are on the hunt for a suspect wanted in connection with a break-in at a Cookstown business on Thursday.
  
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• Beausoleil First Nation applaud funding for new ferry to Christian Island

  15-02-2019 23:22 via CTV News Barrie
  Some good news for the Beausoleil First Nation on Christian Island as the minister of Indigenous Affairs makes an announcement.
  
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• Orillia students make memories on way to New York City

  15-02-2019 22:28 via CTV News Barrie
  Orillia’s Patrick Fogarty high school band came home from a memorable performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City with an adventure to share.
  
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• Hillsdale man facing child pornography charges

  15-02-2019 21:52 via CTV News Barrie
  A Hillsdale man is facing charges after a child exploitation investigation.
  
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• Officers at the #BarriePolice and @StartTalking1 ‘Crisis Intervention Training’ course took part in a Community Rou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-02-2019 20:09
  Officers at the #BarriePolice and @StartTalking1 ‘Crisis Intervention Training’ course took part in a Community Rou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• This week #BarriePolice & @OPP_News announced that 43 victims of Labour Human Trafficking had been rescued & next F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-02-2019 19:39
  This week #BarriePolice & @OPP_News announced that 43 victims of Labour Human Trafficking had been rescued & next F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Police seize $3,300 worth of crystal meth during arrest

  15-02-2019 19:37 via CTV News Barrie
  A 48-year-old Owen Sound man is facing multiple charges after being arrested for allegedly being in possession of $3,300 worth of crystal meth.
  
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• Head-on collision sends four to hospital

  15-02-2019 18:33 via CTV News Barrie
  A severe head-on collision sent four people to hospital on Thursday afternoon in Kawartha Lakes.
  
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• Behaviour analysts acknowledge Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod's apology

  15-02-2019 18:20 via CTV News Barrie
  A group of behaviour analysts is acknowledging an apology from Ontario's social services minister for warning them of consequences if they didn't support her new autism program.
  
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• Suspect wanted for alleged robbery of Barrie convenience store

  15-02-2019 18:16 via CTV News Barrie
  Barrie police are searching for a man after a convenience store robbery in the city’s north end.
  
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• Girl, 11, found dead after Amber Alert issued, father facing charges

  15-02-2019 17:47 via CTV News Barrie
  A father who allegedly killed his 11-year-old daughter while the two were supposed to be celebrating the girl's birthday is in police custody and will soon be facing charges in her death, officers said Friday.
  
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• (UPDATE: Arrest details) Dad arrested outside of Barrie after 11-year-old Amber Alert subject found dead - OrilliaMatters.Com

  15-02-2019 16:00 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  (UPDATE: Arrest details) Dad arrested outside of Barrie after 11-year-old Amber Alert subject found dead  OrilliaMatters.ComUPDATE at 10:50 a.m.. Barrie OPP Const. Clark Putman provided some details about the arrest this morning. Const. Putman said a citizen observed the ...
  
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• Suspect wanted in ongoing Robbery investigation. If you can help #BarriePolice or can identify this suspect, please… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-02-2019 15:58
  Suspect wanted in ongoing Robbery investigation. If you can help #BarriePolice or can identify this suspect, please… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Barrie North student honoured for character, leadership and community work - BarrieToday

  15-02-2019 15:00 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie North student honoured for character, leadership and community work  BarrieTodayEverett Horner among 35 winners across Canada, while schoolmate Mike Dallimore was one of 88 finalists.
  
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• #BarriePolice staff were greeted at work yesterday by a special visitor to #BPS Headquarters. Thank you to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-02-2019 14:39
  #BarriePolice staff were greeted at work yesterday by a special visitorto #BPS Headquarters. Thank you to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Family Day - What's Open & Closed – Barrie 360 - Barrie 360

  15-02-2019 09:00 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Family Day - What's Open & Closed – Barrie 360  Barrie 360Changes to garbage collection, public transit, retail hours and more.
  
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• 'She's my best friend,' Elderly couple celebrate 75 years of love

  15-02-2019 00:55 via CTV News Barrie
  In just a few days, Bill and Norma will celebrate 75 years of marriage.
  
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• Butting out in Orillia: City reviews smoking ban

  15-02-2019 00:37 via CTV News Barrie
  The city of Orillia is reviewing a proposed smoking bylaw that calls for a complete smoking ban on all municipally-owned land.
  
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• ‘You made a really bad choice,’ Local parents protest changes to autism program

  15-02-2019 00:26 via CTV News Barrie
  Parents, therapists, and advocates rally in Barrie in protest of the proposed changes to the autism funding program.
  
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• Parents, kids and educators rally in Barrie against Ontario's proposed autism funding cuts - Simcoe.com

  14-02-2019 21:11 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Parents, kids and educators rally in Barrie against Ontario's proposed autism funding cuts  Simcoe.comMore than 65 people rallied outside Barrie-Innisfil MPP Andrea Khanjin's office Feb. 14.
  
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• Driver charged with impaired after crashing into snowbank - CTV News

  14-02-2019 19:59 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Driver charged with impaired after crashing into snowbank  CTV NewsOwen Sound police have charged a 32-year-old Tara man with impaired driving after he crashed into a snowbank on 6th Ave West on Wednesday night.
  
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• Driver charged with impaired after crashing into snowbank

  14-02-2019 19:59 via CTV News Barrie
  Owen Sound police have charged a 32-year-old Tara man with impaired driving after he crashed into a snowbank on 6th Ave West on Wednesday night.
  
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• Orillia councillors review smoking ban

  14-02-2019 19:55 via CTV News Barrie
  It’s back to the drawing board for Orillia’s city council regarding the no-smoking bylaw.
  
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• Prices at the pumps on the rise - CTV News

  14-02-2019 19:25 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Prices at the pumps on the rise  CTV NewsGas prices are expected to jump over the next 24 hours.
  
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• Prices at the pumps on the rise

  14-02-2019 19:25 via CTV News Barrie
  Gas prices are expected to jump over the next 24 hours.
  
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• Rest in peace Duke. You served your community well! twitter.com/YRP/status/109…

  14-02-2019 18:21
  Rest in peace Duke. You served your community well! twitter.com/YRP/status/109…
  
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• Study suggests rural residents could be at higher risk of stroke - CTV News

  14-02-2019 17:51 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Study suggests rural residents could be at higher risk of stroke  CTV NewsA new study suggests people living in rural Ontario communities could be at higher risk of having a stroke than their counterparts in urban centres.
  
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• Study suggests rural residents could be at higher risk of stroke

  14-02-2019 17:51 via CTV News Barrie
  A new study suggests people living in rural Ontario communities could be at higher risk of having a stroke than their counterparts in urban centres.
  
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• Doug Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan

  14-02-2019 17:41 via CTV News Barrie
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced $40 million over three years for a new plan for the auto sector.
  
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• Man wanted for allegedly exposing himself in Angus

  14-02-2019 17:36 via CTV News Barrie
  The Nottawasaga OPP is looking for the public to help identify a man accused of an indecent act in Angus.
  
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• Ford won't ask for MacLeod to resign

  14-02-2019 17:10 via CTV News Barrie
  Premier Doug Ford says he won't be asking his social services minister to resign after an association of behaviour analysts said she pressured them to support changes to the province's autism program.
  
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• Calls mount for MacLeod to resign

  14-02-2019 17:10 via CTV News Barrie
  Calls are mounting for Ontario's children, community and social services minister to resign after an association of behaviour analysts said she pressured the group to support changes to the province's autism program.
  
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• Barrie's 147 lands on list of most romantic restaurants - Simcoe.com

  14-02-2019 16:44 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie's 147 lands on list of most romantic restaurants  Simcoe.comLooking to plan the perfect date for Valentine's Day? Turns out, Barrie's own 147 made OpenTable's 100 Most Romantic Restaurant's list in Canada.
  
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• Family of Barrie man who died in custody upset with SIU findings - Simcoe.com

  14-02-2019 15:57 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Family of Barrie man who died in custody upset with SIU findings  Simcoe.com'They're making it seem like it's just a normal arrest and a normal takedown,' Brown's aunt, Barbara South, said.
  
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• Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood warned to expect snowy, windy day - Simcoe.com

  14-02-2019 09:00 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood warned to expect snowy, windy day  Simcoe.comEnvironment Canada is advising residents of Barrie, Midland, Hillsdale, Coldwater, Orr Lake and Collingwood to expect some blustery winter weather today.
  
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• Add one of these activities to your Family Day docket in Barrie - Simcoe.com

  14-02-2019 09:00 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Add one of these activities to your Family Day docket in Barrie  Simcoe.comWhere you can toboggan, snowshoe, skate or swim on Feb. 18.
  
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• 'They made a deal with the devil,’ Family says as son’s killer walks free

  14-02-2019 01:02 via CTV News Barrie
  Nicholas Bullock, 29, walked out of the courtroom a free man after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of his cousin Brayton Bullock 12 years ago.
  
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• Barrie parents blame justice system after son's killer freed - Simcoe.com

  13-02-2019 23:41 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie parents blame justice system after son's killer freed  Simcoe.comA Barrie family is devastated after their son's killer was freed from maximum security prison today following an Appeal Court ruling last summer that overturned ...
  
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• Caught on camera: Man shoots at home in Vaughan

  13-02-2019 23:28 via CTV News Barrie
  York Regional Police officers are looking for a man after shots were fired at a home in Vaughan early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Groomers smooth out the way for snowmobilers - CTV News

  13-02-2019 22:42 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Groomers smooth out the way for snowmobilers  CTV NewsGroomers in Wasaga Beach had their work cut out for them packing *fresh* snow on snowmobile trails on Wednesday.
  
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• Groomers smooth out the way for snowmobilers

  13-02-2019 22:42 via CTV News Barrie
  Groomers in Wasaga Beach had their work cut out for them packing fresh snow on snowmobile trails on Wednesday.
  
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• Group claims minister pressed them for positive quote on new autism program

  13-02-2019 22:01 via CTV News Barrie
  An association of behaviour analysts says Ontario's minister in charge of the autism program told them it would be a long four years for them if they did not publicly support recent changes.
  
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• Family Day in Barrie: What’s on for families this holiday weekend - Global News

  13-02-2019 21:57 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Family Day in Barrie: What’s on for families this holiday weekend  Global NewsGlobal News has rounded up a list of family-friendly events happening in the Barrie area this family day.
  
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• Barrie judge slams two fentanyl pushers: 'Drug dealers are predators' - Simcoe.com

  13-02-2019 19:52 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie judge slams two fentanyl pushers: 'Drug dealers are predators'  Simcoe.comDrug dealers are “predators” who are playing a game of Russian roulette with the lives of people who are down and out, a judge said as he slammed two ...
  
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• Police credit citizens for helping keep drunk drivers off roads

  13-02-2019 19:36 via CTV News Barrie
  South Simcoe Police says it’s the actions of citizens who help to keep roads free of impaired drivers.
  
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• Police allegedly clock teen driving more than double speed limit

  13-02-2019 19:18 via CTV News Barrie
  An 18-year-old driver has had his licence suspended and vehicle seized after being charged with stunt driving in Caledon.
  
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• Exclusive pre-sale ticket code for Rolling Stones fans with 104.1 The Dock

  13-02-2019 18:55 via CTV News Barrie
  104.1 The Dock is offering a special code for exclusive pre-sale tickets to Canada Rocks with the Rolling Stones at Burl's Creek.
  
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• Barrie Police has received the SIU Director’s Report regarding a custody death that occurred in Barrie in June 2018… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-02-2019 18:51
  Barrie Police has received the SIU Director’s Report regarding a custody death that occurred in Barrie in June 2018… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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